Postcode LE2 1AQ is located in an urban city, within the Wycliffe ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Highfields South area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 73.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Highfields South is £31,300 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Spinney Hill Park.
Highfields South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,053 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Highfields South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 73.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 25.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Highfields South is £31,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE2 1AQ.
Highfields South near LE2 1AQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leicester located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Leicester | N/A | Walking directions to Leicester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Spinney Hill Park | Large | Walking directions to Spinney Hill Park |
| 0.3 mi | Prebend Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Prebend Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Garendon St Park | Small | Walking directions to Garendon St Park |
Based on 15 recent sales, the median property price is £182,000 in Wycliffe area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £315,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 3 | £145,000 |
| Terraced | 12 | £199,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wycliffe
In the LE2 1AQ postcode area, located within Highfields South, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 1AQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Gulf Shop | St Peters Road, Leicester, LE2 1DA | Walking directions to Gulf Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Jalalabad Supermarket | Sparkenhoe Street, Leicester, LE2 0TH | Walking directions to Jalalabad Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Apna Supermarket | Melbourne Road, Leicester, LE2 0GT | Walking directions to Apna Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Cash and Carry | Melbourne Road, Leicester, LE2 0DS | Walking directions to Cash and Carry |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | London Road, Leicester, LE2 1ED | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.